Pep Squad

Our favorite moisturizers (for both moms and dads) provide an instant pick-me-up, no matter how many hours of sleep you didn't get the night before.

By Katie Miller

Restorative Capsules
Golden Ticket
ceramine gold ultra restorative capsules

These golden pods aim to retexturize, strengthen, and firm skin, resulting in overall smoothness. Twist open the individual doses and apply the serum to clean skin.

$68, Elizabeth Arden

 
Orlane Paris
Quick Fix
Super-Moisturing Serum

The silky gel penetrates immediately, working to trap moisture and stimulate natural production of hyaluronic acid, which fills in dehydration lines and leaves skin radiant.

$190, Orlane Paris, Neiman Marcus

 
Leirac Paris
Light & Bright
Diopticalm Anti-Tiredness Balm
 

Perhaps the most telltale area of fatigue is the eyes. This serum combats swelling and redness by utilizing the anti-inflammatory properties of licorice and witch hazel.

$29, Lierac Paris, Fragrancex.com

 
Trish McEnvoy
Triple Duty
Beauty Booster

This little number wears many hats: primer, moisturizer, even a hydrating mask when applied as a concentrated layer for 15 minutes.

$85, Trish McEvoy, Neiman Marcus

 
Shiseido Men
stress test
Total Revitalizer

Vitamin E packs a punch of instant moisture in this nongreasy, fast-absorbing cream, and the light floral scent of valerian reduces stress.

$60, Shiseido Men, Nordstrom

 
Biotherm Homme
Aging Grace
High Recharge Daily Anti-Fatigue Moisturizer

Ginseng provides a fast energy boost in this lightweight gel, which also reduces the signs of aging.

$28, Biotherm Homme

 
L'Occitane
Matte Men
Anti-Fatigue Gel

The perfect moisturizer for men with oily skin, this formula refreshes and protects without leaving greasy residue, thanks to tapioca powder, which whisks away excess oil and leaves a matte finish.

$25, Cade Anti-Fatigue Gel, L'Occitane

 
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